[SOLVED] Installing 64bit Mint over 32bit Mint.... the apocalypse?

rickim · 06-10-2016, 03:17 PM

I can't find similar threads. There are apparently no instances of this being discussed on the web. There is nothing in any of the three linux books I have. Search engines are zip.

My 32bit Mint has some file issues related to incompetent editing of cinnamon.css to change font sizes, and the loss of the unedited original file, plus a few other things. I want to overwrite 32 with 64 on my 64 asus NB.

Anyway, during the install a window appears with a list of installation choices. (please see attached SCREEN1 below) I chose SOMETHING ELSE which seems correct. Isn't it? Then appears SCREEN2 (also attached). I don't know what to do next, so I stopped the installation.

Can you suggest a solution in either screen photo so that I can proceed?

TYVM

michaelk · 06-10-2016, 03:48 PM

Something else is the correct choice.

When your on the page in screen2 select sda5 and click change. Next assign the mount point as /, format as ext4 and select format partition and select done ( or is it ok). Do the same thing for swap, i.e. assign the mount point as swap to sda6. Might as well format it too. Select done or ok... and you are ready to install Mint 64.

This will erase everything so if you want to keep any files now is the time to back them up.

Habitual · 06-10-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rickim

incompetent editing of cinnamon.css to change font sizes, and the loss of the unedited original file.

Stop blaming other things for your learning curve.
You broke it and didn't make a copy prior to. Suck it up. Own it.
Embrace the mistakes, it's how we all learn.
backup before edit.

jefro · 06-10-2016, 05:50 PM

Wow! Kinda harsh isn't it Habitual?

rickim · 06-10-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jefro

Wow! Kinda harsh isn't it Habitual?

But I'll wager he's a prince in person.....

rickim · 06-10-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelk

Something else is the correct choice.

When you on the page in screen2 select sda5 and click change. Next assign the mount point as /, format as ext4 and select format partition and select done ( or is it ok). Do the same thing for swap, i.e. assign the mount point as swap to sda6. Might as well format it to. Select done or ok... and you are ready to install Mint 64.

This will erase everything so if you want to keep any files now is the time to back them up.

Much appreciated Michaelk... all of my installs & customizations disappeared, but on the bright side I'm getting very good at installing printers. It was absolutely worth the effort. Thanks again.